South Africa-based Malawian pugilist Isaac Chilemba has disclosed plans to compete in at least two more fights to leave the ring graciously.
Chilemba cut short his retirement plans before suffering a second-round knockout defeat of the scheduled eight-round non-title cruiserweight contest to Russian boxer Alexei Papin in Moscow last month.
Chilemba said he had already started conditioning training to get back in shape and avoid a repeat of last month’s bout.
“I suffered an embarrassing defeat and I did not like the manner I prepared for the fight. Now I am back in the ring, doing body conditioning. I want one or two bouts to leave the stage colourfully. I will be updating my followers and the boxing fraternity on my next step soon,” Chilemba said.
Following the loss, Chilemba’s record is at 27 wins, 10 losses and three draws.
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Recently, Malawi Professional Boxing Control Board President Lonzoe Defector Zimba advised Chilemba to make up his mind to avoid losing in such a manner.
“In boxing, you expect three things: a win, lose or draw but a defeat should not be coming in that manner.
“If he is not retiring, then he should be training intensively; otherwise, he will get hurt seriously,” Zimba said.
